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Syracuse, NY — ZIP 13224

Population: 8,659 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 13224 (Syracuse, NY) is $288,411 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,720 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,423/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$288,411

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$288,411
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+29.8%
5-year appreciation
+53.2%
10-year appreciation
+110.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$288,411
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$232,720
Median list price
$294,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
105.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+4.3%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,423/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
HURLBUT W SMITH K-8 SCHOOL, NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onondaga Lake (5.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
258

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
186
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
49,127
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,149

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER, CROUSE HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,958 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
70.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,109
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,194
Average weekly wage
$1,207
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 13224State medianUS median
Median home value$288,411$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$232,720$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,423/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,109$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 13224?
$288,411.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13224?
$232,720.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13224?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13224?
Typical rent: $1,423/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13224?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 13224 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13224?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13224?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13224?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 13224?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 13224 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 13224?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13224?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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